Allium Collection (page 8)

Alliums - in garden Herbaceous border
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Onions drying in a greenhouse

Ornamental Onion (Allium sp. )
Ornamental Onion (Allium sp.) seedhead

Allium seedhead
Allium (Allium sp.) globular seedhead. This member of the onion and garlic family produces dramatic globe-like flowerheads made up of many small star- shaped flowers which are shed to reveal

Leek flower-head. The flower-head consists of many tiny flowers called florets joined at the umbil at the centre of the flower-head

Ornamental Onion (Allium hollandicum) Purple Sensation, close-up of flower, in garden, Dorset, England, may

Wild Chives (Allium schoenoprasum), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Allium Cepa (Onion) Ailsa Craig of the Alliaceae family, a giant show vegetable with a mild flavour. Seen here in close-up, with golden, straw-coloured skin

Plants / Allium Vineale
CROW GARLIC

Plants / Allium Oleraceum
var. Genuinum FIELD GARLIC

Allium-Round Head Garlic
Round-Headed Garlic

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"Allium: A Versatile and Beautiful Plant" The Main Borders at Harlow Carr showcase the stunning diversity plants. From the Elephant Garlic (Allium ampeloprasum), a unique garlic variety with oversized bulbs, to the delicate Allium flower captured in an X-ray on Tab XVI, these plants never cease to amaze. Not only are alliums visually appealing, but they also have practical uses. Vegetable roots thrive when planted alongside alliums, benefiting from their natural pest-repellent properties. Food plant bulbs like onions (Allium cepa) add flavor and depth to countless dishes, while Rosy garlic (Allium roseum) has even become naturalized in the Avon Gorge of Bristol. Intriguing silhouettes emerge as Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis), and Allium seedheads intertwine gracefully. These intricate shapes create a captivating display that adds interest to any garden or landscape. One particularly enchanting sight is Wild Garlic's emergence in early spring within the Peak District National Park. The leaves of this species known as ramsons (Allium ursinum) unfurl delicately, casting a verdant carpet across woodland floors. Whether you're an avid gardener or simply appreciate nature's wonders, alliums offer both aesthetic beauty and practical benefits. Explore their vast array of varieties and let them bring life and vibrancy into your surroundings – be it through their striking flowers or flavorful culinary contributions.